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Jesse Owino Qualification

Academic Qualifications

2015-2020: PhD in Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya

2008-2012: MSc in Natural Resources Management, Egerton University, Kenya

2003-2007: BSc in Natural Resources Management, Egerton University, Kenya

Key Competencies

Climate change: Expert in greenhouse gas emissions measurements from biological sources. Expert in smallholder farmers characterization with data entry using ODK, expert in characterization of areas based on biophysical classification using QGIS and open-source data sources. Expert in designing and implementing climate change mitigation and adaptation programs. Expert in big data analytics

Natural resources: Expert in natural resources management science and research, Skill in integrating projects with rural communities. Expert in implementing programs in arid and semi-arid lands. Forestry and allied natural resources expert in developing, designing, and implementing programs of these nature.

Resource mobilization: Immense experience with successes in resource mobilization and partnership building to implement joint programs across many areas. I have long-term networks with global institutions that useful in building capacity.

Information Technology: Expert Level on Networks and advanced level Database. I have skills in programming (using C++) use of Database analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, EPI Info, SARS, R, Operating Systems; Android, Linux, Symbian, Mac OS and Microsoft Based Software. Presentations using PowerPoint, Adobe suites and CorelDraw. Ecological Niche Modelling Software: Maxent, Garp, QGIS, Estimate, SAM and Zonation. Instructor for MS Projects and other technical software. Expert in data analysis using ecological protocols

ISO Standards: Trained as an auditor for ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001-:2004, ISO 17025:2005, ISO 22000, ISO 15189:2007

Life skills: Trained in ICS- Incident Command Systems, advanced first aid, and Medical laboratory protocols.

Other Courses

Oxford University/University of Rwanda-Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resources Management -JRS-biodiversity Foundation- Essential Biodiversity variables and Ecosystems Valuation (September 2019)

Kenya School of Government=Senior Management Course (Jan-Feb 2019)

International Livestock Research Institute-Graduate Fellow (PHD)-(GHG emissions, Sustainable Livestock and Environment Systems)-(Jan 2015- Dec 2017)

The University of Kansas/ South Africa National Biodiversity Institute-Biodiversity Informatics Data Analysis-(2013)

The University of Kansas/ ICIPE-Ecological Niche Modelling-(2013)

Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) of the Wageningen University in the Netherlands/ Kwameh Nkrumah University of Science and Technology- Fellowship- Adaptive Management of Natural Resources-(2012)